Written in the Stars

Written in the Stars: Zambia National Football Team 1964 - 2024 is a historical account of the Zambia national football team. Itchronicles the matches played by Zambia in the sixty-year period from the country's independence in 1964 to the end of 2024,and details the highs and lows. The book follows Zambia's football journey, from the first forays into regional tournaments, thenumerous attempts at World Cup qualification, the Seoul Olympics, appearances at the Cup of Nations, to the highlight of theteam's triumph in Libreville in 2012.The Gabon air disaster of 1993 is revisited, the great players who have worn the Zambian shirt with pride are given prominenceand all the coaches who have taken charge of the team are profiled like never before.All the great games of the past are covered, as well as some lesser-known ones, from the first match as the nation of Zambiato the qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The origin of the team's nickname is revealed, and much more.Containing a match list of over 800 games and numerous match reports and background stories, the book is a treasure trove ofinformation.Written in the Stars is the seminal book on the Zambia national football team and a must for football followers who want to knowmore about the Zambian game.